As pasture stands mature, especially monocultures, they tend to become a complex mixture of plants or polyculture of plants that have become adapted to a specific area and management style. Those polycultures may contain a mixture of grasses and legumes. Some producers may look to re-establish those pastures and maintain a pure stand. Others may work to optimize the management of those mixtures to better fit their existing operation. There are a few ways those mixed forage resources can be managed to better meet operational needs.
Manage mixed forage pastures
Producers have a few ways they can manage mixed forage resources to better meet operational needs.
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